If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO NOON CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph on Friday afternoon and night. For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 6 PM CST Friday. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 6 PM Friday to noon CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.